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Troy Tulowitzki out of Wednesday lineup
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(1:59 pm ET) Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is out of Wednesday's lineup, MLB.com reports.

The Rockies have said on record they want to go easy on Tulowitzki's legs. As such, it seems reasonable to expect they will have Tulowitzki sit most, if not all day games after night games, as Wednesday's tilt is.


Jason Hammel trying to fix pitching woes
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(1:57 pm ET) Orioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel has posted a 10.43 ERA and .409 opponents' batting average in his last three starts after opening the year with a 3.79 ERA and .244 opponents' batting average in his first six starts.

"It's not mechanical at all," Hammel said, per MASNsports.com. "You try to mess with things that are pretty sound, you'll get yourself in even more trouble."

Hammel, who will be on the mound Wednesday against the Yankees, said in a recent side session he worked on his fastball command and keeping his pitches down in the strike zone to induce more groundball outs.

"This last (side session), all I did was throw fastballs, because that is what I've been struggling with, the fastball. Sometimes you have to go back to basics," he said. "It is not necessarily the (lack of) sink, but my pitches are up in the zone. Two-seamer has been good at times, but the misses overall with all pitches have just been too hittable up in the zone and badly executed. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with my pitches, but they've just been too hittable right now."


Martin Perez unlikely to be recalled for doubleheader
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(1:48 pm ET) Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez had his best start of the season Tuesday for Triple-A Round Rock, tossing seven scoreless innings in a win against Reno. He allowed three hits and struck out seven, while throwing 49 of 77 pitches for strikes.

Perez, who began the season on the disabled list after fracturing his left wrist in spring training, is in line to be considered to start during Monday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks. However, manager Ron Washington said Wednesday the team hasn't discussed Perez as an option, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Washington added the team wants to be certain Perez has built up his stamina to pitch a full game without limitations. Tuesday was the first time he surpassed 70 pitches in a start this season.

"He just started throwing and had a good game (Tuesday) night," Washington said. "We’re not going to take one game and all of the sudden he’s ready to pitch. We’ll make that determination when we feel we need to make that determination."


Matt Joyce held out of lineup Wednesday
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(1:43 pm ET) Rays outfielder Matt Joyce was held out of the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays after leaving Tuesday's game with hamstring tightness. Joyce is batting .342 (13 for 38) with two home runs, four doubles and 10 RBI in his last 12 games (nine starts).

Jose Molina returns to lineup Wednesday
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(1:39 pm ET) Rays catcher Jose Molina returned to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays after missing three starts with a hamstring injury. Molina enters play Wednesday batting .750 (6 for 8) with two RBI and three doubles in his last four games.

'Fatigued' Mitch Moreland gets time to rest
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(1:35 pm ET) Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland received just his third day off and first break since April 19 Wednesday against the Athletics. Manager Ron Washington commented Moreland appeared to be "a little fatigued" and could use a day off.

Coupled with Thursday's day off, it will give Moreland two days of rest. Washington said Moreland will be back in the lineup Friday against the Mariners.

Moreland has been one of the majors' hottest hitters since late May. He's batting .352 with a .694 slugging percentage, 1.088 OPS, eight home runs, 11 doubles and 20 RBI in his last 29 games.


Adam Eaton leaves rehab assignment due to elbow soreness
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(1:24 pm ET) Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Eaton left his rehab assignment Wednesday to return to Phoenix and see a doctor for his ailing elbow, the Arizona Republic reports.

Eaton began his rehab assignment Monday and hasn't played in 2013 due to the injury. He was expected to be back by mid-June, but this setback could throw a wrench into those plans.


Nick Masset amping up throwing program
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(1:13 pm ET) Reds reliever Nick Masset is throwing from 120 feet for the first time since he was shut down in April, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Masste had shoulder surgery in September and suffered a setback prior to the season. He still hasn't thrown off a mound and the club has not made any announcements about a rehab assignment or a return date.


Chase Utley slated for rib MRI
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(1:05 pm ET) Phillies second baseman Chase Utley will go for an MRI on his rib cage Thursday, CSN Philadelphia reports.

Utley is expected to miss Wednesday's game as a result of the injury, the same one that forced him out of Tuesday's lineup. He said he felt pain and a burning sensation during batting practice. His timetable will become clear following the MRI.


Chris Carpenter shooting for late June return to rotation
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(1:00 pm ET) Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter is hoping to join the rotation by late June or early July, CBSSports.com's Scott Miller reports.

The Cardinals initially thought a nerve condition in Carpenter's shoulder would cause him to miss the season. Progress in a throwing program allowed Carpenter to speculate on returning in the bullpen. Now, with Jaime Garcia out for the year following shoulder surgery, Carpenter is going to try and join the rotation.

The club has stated nothing is a sure thing, but Carpenter's status is a far sight better now than it was in February, when all bets were on his retirement.


 
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